Thank you all for taking a moment to check out the science website for Geraldine Public Schools. This site will serve to make classroom resources and materials available for students and parents outside of school. Science is a dynamic and fascinating subject and I feel fortunate to be able to teach my favorite subject here in central Montana. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions you may have about our science program. Also, please keep an eye on the website as classroom materials will be posted regularly. Thanks again for being a part of science education at Geraldine!
My goal as a science educator is to create a learning environment that fosters the scientific skills and knowledge that will prepare students for career, citizenship, and college.
Respond to the question:
Why is is important to understand the universe? How will the Large Hadron Collider help humans better understand the universe?
Welcome to the website for science classes at Geraldine Public Schools!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Final exams will be held on 5/15 for all classes. Retakes will be held on 5/18.
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT IDEAS: SCIENCEBUDDIES.ORG
Link to 2014 Science Olympiad Results: We finished 24th out of 45 teams. A great showing!
MSU Science Olympiad ResultsMr. Rocksund's welcome:
Thank you all for taking a moment to check out the science website for Geraldine Public Schools. This site will serve to make classroom resources and materials available for students and parents outside of school. Science is a dynamic and fascinating subject and I feel fortunate to be able to teach my favorite subject here in central Montana. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions you may have about our science program. Also, please keep an eye on the website as classroom materials will be posted regularly. Thanks again for being a part of science education at Geraldine!Mr. Rocksund
Geraldine Public Schools
trocksund@geraldine.k12.mt.us
406-737-4371 ext. 244 (office)
406-212-6702 (home)
Mission Statement:
My goal as a science educator is to create a learning environment that fosters the scientific skills and knowledge that will prepare students for career, citizenship, and college.Current events in science links:
ScienceNews for Students
Sciencenews.org
NASA
NPR
Smithsonian Newsroom
Livescience
Discovery (Channel) News
Current events assignment format:
Science; Current Events Assignment.docx
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LAB SAFETY GUIDELINES:
GeraldineLabSafetyRules14-15.docx
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WRITING RESOURCES use the following links: Sample APA paper, Citation Format,
An example paper: A paper with APA citation format by Mr. Rocksund:
GRADING RUBRIC FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:
6-12_Informational-Explanatory_CCSS_Rubric (1).pdf
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6-12_Argumentation_CCSS_Rubric.pdf
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LAB REPORTS MUST BE COMPLETED USING COMPLETE SENTENCES AND CORRECT GRAMMAR/SPELLING.
10th-12th Grade; lab report guidelines:
Lab Report Guidelines.pdf
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7th-9th Grade; lab report guidelines:
7th-9th grade lab report guidelines.pdf
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*INDIVIDUAL CLASS INFORMATION*:
Period 1: Physical Science (Chemistry & Physics):
HSPhysicalScienceSyllabus14-15.docx
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FINAL:
Reading Organizers/Assignments:
Projects:
Supplemental Info:
Class dojo student login: Class dojo
Silver Nitrate MSDS
Links of Interest:
Farm Pollution
Nuclear Fusion info:
How stuff works "Nuclear Fusion"BBC article on "Nuclear Fusion"
In defense of sustained research of fusion article
Balancing Equations Link (PHET)
Khan Academy; The Mole and Av. #
Bozemanscience; Mole Conversions Video
PREZIS:
Link to Prezi on Light and Quantized Energy: Electrons in Atoms; part 1
Link to Prezi on Quantum Theory & Electron Configuration: Electron Configuration Prezi
PERIODIC TABLE PREZI: Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding Prezi: Chemical BondsUpcoming Deadlines:
Rube Goldberg due 5/6
Farm Waste Essay or Cloning Extinct Organisms due 5/8
Final Test 5/15
Period 2: Prep
Period 3: Physical Science (8th grade science):
JHPhysicalScienceSyllabus14-15.docx
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FINAL:
Link to reading for writing prompt:
Hadron Collider
Respond to the question:
Why is is important to understand the universe? How will the Large Hadron Collider help humans better understand the universe?
Reading Organizers/Assignments:
Projects:
SCIENCE FAIR/ SCIENTIFIC METHODS PROJECT:
RUBE GOLDBERG project:
PREZIS:
THERMAL ENERGY PREZI: Thermal Energy
Work and Power Prezi Work, Power, Simple Machines
Fluids and Forces Prezi: Fluid Principles/Buoyancy
Energy Prezi:Energy and Energy Resources
PERIODIC TABLE PREZI: Periodic TableLINKS:
Link to Minneapolis Bridge Failure Reports/Stories:
Bridge Failure Report
Popular Mechanics on 5 years after the Minnesota Bridge Collapse
Balancing Equations Link (PHET)
Upcoming Deadlines:
Mixtures, Solubility, and pH Quiz 4/30
Solubility Lab Report due 5/1
Final Exam 5/15
Period 4: Earth Science:
EarthScienceSyllabus14-15.docx
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FINAL:
Reading Organizers/Assignments:
Projects:
PREZIS:
Prezi on Rocks: Rocks Prezi
PLATE TECTONIC PREZI: Plate Tectonics
LINKS:
Clouds: Reading & other resources, CK-12
Cloud Types
Weather Maps Study Info, CK-12
Link for reading on Global Wind Patterns: Nat. Geo. Wind Article
Link for Geology of other planets research project: NASA planet info
Milankovitch Cycles
A History of Time KeepingMethane Crater
Stress in Earth's Crust
Stratigraphy exampleGeologic Maps Link: USGS Tapestry of Time
Mining Links:
Butte MiningPitwatch
Montana Mining Assocation
Ocean Tides Info
Upcoming Deadlines:
Albedo Effect Paragraph due
Weather Map Question Set: due 4/29
Final Exam 5/15
Period 5: AP Biology:
APbiologylabmanual.pdf
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AdvancedBiologySyllabus14-15.docx
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Reading Organizers/Assignments:
Projects:
Links:
Bozemanscience link to AP Biology Videos: Bozemanscience AP Biology Podcasts
Hardy-Weinberg Practice: Indiana U: H-W practice problems
Drosophila Virtual LabMITOSIS quiz review link: Mitosis Practice Quiz
Gene Regulation Practice Quiz
Prezis:
Prezis for Metabolism:
1: Metabolism 12: Metabolism 2
3: Metabolism 3
Upcoming Deadlines:
Nervous System Case Study: Scenario 1 due 4/29 Scenario 2 due 5/1
Nervous System Quiz: 4/30
Period 6: Life Science (7th grade science):
LifeScienceSyllabus14-15.docx
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FINAL:
Reading Organizers/Assignments:
Projects:
SCIENCE FAIR/ SCIENTIFIC METHODS PROJECT:
Links:
Flathead Lake Fishery Issues; A shrimp ruins everything!
Link for Sense Organ Research Project: Kidshealth.org
Link to Half-life quiz: Half-life quiz
HMS BEAGLE voyage link: Darwin's Journey
Links for Sex-linked disorders research:
X-linked recessive
Methemoglobinemia:
Kentucky's Blue People
Prezis:
GENES & DNA Prezi (updated): DNA & Genes Prezi
Cells in Action Prezi: Cells in Action
Heredity Prezi: Heredity
Upcoming Deadlines:
Isopod Lab Report: due 4/28
5 things ppt Interactions of Living Things: due 5/1
Interactions of Living Things: due 5/4
Final Exam 5/15
Period 7: Biology:
BiologySyllabus14-15.docx
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FINAL:
Reading Organizers/Assignments:
Projects:
Links:
Genetic Disorder Info:
Genome.govUtah.edu
Fruit Fly (Drosophila) Virtual Lab link:
Drosophila Virtual Lab"Onion Root Tip Mitosis Lab" info and phases of Mitosis practice: Biology Junction: Onion Root Mitosis
"The Cell" Rap song: Cells, cells they're made of organelles...
Forensics Resources/Links:
Mock Crime Scene 2Mesa Mock Crime Scene
Science Olympiad Forensics
Link to CSKT website: Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
Link to Shrimp Stocking, Salmon Collapse, and Eagle Displacement Article: A Shrimp ruins everything! UM scholarly article link
Photosynthesis Rap
mtDNA Blog resources:
Human ancestry and mtDNA; Tufts University
PBS news story; explanation of mtDNA and story on Neanderthal mtDNA
mtDNA Blog Link
Login for mtDNAPrezis:
Chemistry in Biology Prezi: Chem in Bio
Prezi on Aquatic Ecology: Aquatic Ecology Prezi
Cellular Structure and Function Prezi: Cells! A Prezi
Upcoming Deadlines:
Evolution Assignment: due 5/4
Final Exam 5/15
OTHER LINKS:
Science Olympiad Link:
http://www.montana.edu/wwwmtso/Montana OPI website, Montana Science Content Standards:
Montana Science StandardsNext Generation Science Standards (National Science Content Standards):
http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standardsCommon Core Core Standards: Writing in the Content Areas (Science & Social Studies)
Common Core; Technical Areas (Science & Social StudiesFun Links:
Showdown Ski ResortReal time Montana stream flow
Lewis and Clark National Forest